Modern Materials Flashcards

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What is polymorph?

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Thermoplastic that can be shaped and reshaped when heated by hot water.

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What is PLA?

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Environmentally Friendly Polyactide.
Although plastics usually take many years to decay, PLA takes only 5 years to decompose. Containers such as drinking bottles and food containers are manufactured from PLA. Considered a “bioplastic” as it is environmentally friendly.

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What is BIOPOL?

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An environmentally friendly biodegradable plastic. It is made from the fermentation of plant sugars and glucose.

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What is FLEXI PLY?

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Composed of layers of thin plies.

It can be curved into various different shaped very easily such as furniture.

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